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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.92, 1,890.60 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.92, 1,890.60 and 682.84 is: 1,024.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.92 : 1,890.60 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.92/1,890.60 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.92x = 1,890.60 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.92x = 1,290,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,977.30/1,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.65

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